Battlefords AAA Sharks
Dureau commits to Merrimack College in NCAA DI
The Battlefords AAA Sharks announced this week that forward Danika Dureau has committed to Merrimack College in NCAA Division I for the 2026 season. "I'm so excited, I'm so grateful and honored that they reached out to me. When I talked to the coaches, they were everything that I was looking for in a coach especia...
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Movember and the SJHL
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men's health projects around the globe. November is Movember and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) along with al...
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Battlefords AAA Sharks
Dureau commits to Merrimack College in NCAA DI
The Battlefords AAA Sharks announced this week that forward Danika Dureau has committed to Merrimack College in NCAA Division I for the 2026 season. "I'm so excited, I'm so grateful and honored that they reached out to me. When I talked to the coaches, they were everything that I was looking for in a coach especia...
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Missing boy
Missing Melville boy may be en route to the Battlefords
Police are asking the public to help find a missing 13-year-old boy. Larry Shingoose was last seen on Tuesday at a Third Avenue East home in Melville. Although he is believed to have gone to Yorkton or the Battlefords, it isn't clear where he is at the present time. The teen is roughly 5-6 and 120 pounds. If anyone has...
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Movember and the SJHL
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men's health projects around the globe. November is Movember and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) along with al...
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2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
'A confident voice' : Council candidate focuses on fiscal responsibility and growth
A journeyman is determined to bring a confident voice focused on fiscal responsibility and business growth to city council.Born and raised in North Battleford, Rodney Fedler owned Fedler Electric until he passed on the business to his nephew in 2023.Having witnessed what he calls the city's 'decline' over the years, he...
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Brenda Medal
Doukhobor Dugout House founder receives Coronation Medal
The legacy of the Doukhobors has been honoured after Brenda Cheveldayoff, founder of the Doukhobor Dugout House, was bestowed with one of the King Charles III Coronation Medals. "It wasn't just about now, it's about all the work that's been done since the beginning," the founder said of the Oct. 3 presentatio...
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North Stars Week Preview
Big test for North Stars as Terriers come to town
After getting three out of a total four possible points this past weekend against the Notre Dame Hounds, the Battlefords North Stars now look ahead to this weekend as they get ready to take on the Yorkton Terriers for the first time this season. The Terriers currently hold a 10-7-0 record with 20 points on the season a...
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Saskatchewan
warrant issued
Former Sask. Mountie, convicted of breach of trust, now accused of voyeurism and accessing child porn
A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, who just over three years ago received a conditional discharge for accessing a sensitive image of an adult female inmate, is facing new charges related to voyeurism and child pornography.Wade Chitrena was not present when his case was discussed Wednesday afternoon at Prince Albert Pr...
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American politics
Current and former Saskies weigh in on Trump's election victory
With the final results from the American election trickling in, people from and currently living in Saskatchewan are weighing in.David Garrett lived in Prince Albert for 10 years before recently moving back to Pennsylvania, which was considered one of the deciding states. He noted voter pride was at an all time high an...
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Sask. doctor explains typhoid fever after possible Martensville exposure
A Saskatoon doctor is shedding some more light on what exactly typhoid fever is and how it could've possibly ended up at the Domino's Pizza in Martensville.Dr. Joseph Blondeau, head of clinical microbiology at Royal University Hospital and the provincial lead for clinical microbiology with the Saskatchewan Health Autho...
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Final push for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation radiothon
Little hearts and little lungs continue to receive support from donors across the province.It's all part of the annual radiothon for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) that sees more than 30 radio stations across the province helping the JPCH Foundation raise funds over two days for important medical equipment...
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Battleford wraps Q3 with $7.6M surge, sets stage for new council
The town of Battleford saw $7.6 million in revenue in the third quarter of 2024, ending the four-year council term on a good note.In a recent council meeting, Finance Manager Tetiana Polishchuk updated the latest Year-To-Date (YTD) financial report ending Sept. 30.According to Polishchuk, the revenue is 79 per cent of ...
Nov 05, 2024
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Highway Hotline changes aim to make information clearer, more concise
As winter approaches in Saskatchewan, Highway Hotline would like to remind users of some terminology changes announced in September.Dan Palmer with the Ministry of Highways says the changes were enacted to provide clearer and more concise road information to help drivers make more informed decisions.Palmer also said it...
Nov 05, 2024
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Battlefords AAA Sharks
Dureau commits to Merrimack College in NCAA DI
The Battlefords AAA Sharks announced this week that forward Danika Dureau has committed to Merrimack College in NCAA Division I for the 2026 season. "I'm so excited, I'm so grateful and honored that they reached out to me. When I talked to the coaches, they were everything that I was looking for in a coach especia...
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Movember and the SJHL
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men's health projects around the globe. November is Movember and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) along with al...
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North Stars Week Preview
Big test for North Stars as Terriers come to town
After getting three out of a total four possible points this past weekend against the Notre Dame Hounds, the Battlefords North Stars now look ahead to this weekend as they get ready to take on the Yorkton Terriers for the first time this season. The Terriers currently hold a 10-7-0 record with 20 points on the season a...
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Rider Trevor Harris grateful for West final opportunity
Saskatachewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris has done some reflecting this season.Harris is preparing to lead the team into the CFL West Divisional final on Saturday, but things looked quite different a year ago.In 2023, Harris saw his campaign come to an end early due to a tibial plateau fracture and had the pi...
Nov 05, 2024
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SJHL VS. MJHL
Western All-Star Showcase gets underway tonight
With hopes of getting a spot on Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge (WJAC) in December, 40 of the best players from the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) are gathered this week, Nov. 4 - 6 in Warman for the Western All-Star Showcase Challenge. Each league wil...
Nov 05, 2024
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Battlefords North Stars
Third period surge leads to OT win for North Stars over Hounds
It was another exciting night of hockey at the Access Communications Centre on Saturday as the Battlefords North Stars beat the Notre Dame Hounds 4-3 in overtime.The lamp lit up early as the Hounds scored on the first shot of night just 35 seconds in to the opening period, coming from Hudson Kerr to take a 1-0 lead. Th...
Nov 03, 2024
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Battlefords Profiles
Nursing
Become a Registered Nurse in North Battleford
Dr. Eli Ahlquist (BSN'04) is president & CEO of North West College, University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing alumnus, and a proud registered nurse. When Dr. Ahlquist was studying to complete his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, he had the choice to study in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, or Regi...
Oct 20, 2024
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SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards. Representing an evolution of SIGA's commitment to exceptional guest experiences, SIGA Rewards takes the familiar hospitality of SIGA Casinos and elevates the experience for loyal members. "...
Oct 01, 2024
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Digital farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
With the completion of planting, optimizing seed investment is top of mind for farmers. But how do we know that the decisions made on the farm are making a difference to the bottom line? It all starts with data, and with digital agriculture technology, farmers are now able to make better, more informed decisions when f...
Aug 06, 2024
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Canada
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence at serial killer's property
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal of thousands of pieces of evidence seized from Robert Pickton's pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not. The court says in a ruling issued online today that the RCMP can apply to dispose of some 15,000 pieces ...
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A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table
British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given that t...
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved
OTTAWA - The government says it's ordering the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada, the Canadian arm of the app's owner ByteDance, after a national security review. It says the move will not block Canadians' access to the TikTok app. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Ontario man with indeterminate prison sentence dies at 47 of 'natural causes' in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The Correctional Service of Canada says Angel Jones, who was serving an indeterminate sentence in a British Columbia prison for biting a woman's nose off, has died of natural causes at the age of 47. Jones was declared a dangerous offender by an Ontario court in 2007 and jailed indefinitely for the c...
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'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North
MONTREAL - A remote northern Quebec community is demanding justice after a man was shot and killed and his twin brother seriously injured by police responding to a drunk driving call. Joshua Papigatuk was killed and his twin, Garnet, is recovering in a Montreal hospital following an altercation with the Nunavik Police ...
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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
VANCOUVER - British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast. The BC Maritime Employers Association says there has been no engagement with International Longshore ...
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World
Republican Jen Kiggans keeps House seat in Virginia while 7th District race remains a close contest
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans won her bid for reelection Wednesday in Virginia's 2nd District race, defeating her Democratic challenger in a victory for Republicans aiming to keep the congressional seat in their battle to control the House. Democrats had backed candidate Missy Cotter Smasal in ho...
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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan's open Senate seat, defeating the GOP's Mike Rogers
DETROIT (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has won Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, giving Democrats a bittersweet victory in a swing state that also backed Republican President-elect Donald Trump in his successful bid to return to the White House. Slotkin, a third-term representative, defeated former Republic...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last y...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last...
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GOP candidate concedes race to Democratic US Rep Don Davis in NC's 1st Congressional District
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout conceded the race for North Carolina's only toss-up congressional district on Wednesday following a tight, closely watched race against incumbent first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis. Buckhout issued a statement announcing her loss and congratulating Davis....
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Democrats hoped Harris would rescue them. On Wednesday, she called Trump to concede
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the election and congratulate him on his victory, according to a senior adviser to the vice president. The aide, who declined to be identified discussing a private conversation, said Harris talked about the need for a peaceful t...
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